Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice, Clinical Leadership and Education at Western University

Entry requirements

Applicants must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with no practice restrictions. Completion of a master’s degree in nursing or a field related to health care.*. GPA of 78% (B+) or higher. Admission averages are based on the last two years of full-time study or the last 10 part-time credits. Out of province applicants may apply with other Canadian registration if the practicum can be arranged in their province of registration or as a remote placement. Completion of the equivalent of three years of full-time RN practice experience in the past five year. * Registered Nurses complete a baccalaureate program in nursing to be registered in Canadian provinces and may complete a graduate degree in nursing or a related health discipline. As a result nurses with graduate degrees outside of nursing but with a health care focus would be eligible to apply for the Graduate Diploma. Application Requirements. One academic and one professional reference. Referees are contacted after their names are submitted in the online application. The academic reference should be provided by a faculty member from the applicant's master’s program who will be able to attest to their scholarly skills, in particular, writing, analysis, and critical thinking. The professional reference should be provided by a graduate-educated manager, advanced practi